English Heritage sites near Winterborne Houghton Parish
FIDDLEFORD MANOR
5 miles from Winterborne Houghton Parish
The principal parts of a small stone manor house, probably begun about 1370 for William Latimer, Sheriff of Somerset and Dorset. The hall and solar chamber display outstandingly fine timber roofs.
SHERBORNE OLD CASTLE
13 miles from Winterborne Houghton Parish
Built on a grand scale in the 12th century by the Bishop of Salisbury, Sherborne was coveted by churchmen and noblemen alike giving it a long, chequered history. Picnic, shop, light refreshments.
MAIDEN CASTLE
13 miles from Winterborne Houghton Parish
Among the largest and most complex of Iron Age hillforts in Europe, Maiden Castle’s huge multiple ramparts enclose an area the size of 50 football pitches and once protected hundreds of residents.
KNOWLTON CHURCH AND EARTHWORKS
14 miles from Winterborne Houghton Parish
The siting of this ruined medieval church at the centre of a Neolithic ritual henge earthwork symbolises the transition from pagan to Christian worship and creates an atmospheric scene.
THE NINE STONES
15 miles from Winterborne Houghton Parish
Now in a wooded glade, this small prehistoric circle of nine standing stones was constructed around 4,000 years ago and is surrounded by a mysterious air. Winterbourne Poor Lot Barrows are nearby.
OLD WARDOUR CASTLE
15 miles from Winterborne Houghton Parish
Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.
Churches in Winterborne Houghton Parish
Winterborne Houghton: St Andrew
Water Lane
Winterborne Houghton
Blandford Forum
01258 880457
http://www.winterbornevalleyandmiltonbenefice.com
The Church in the Winterborne Valley and Milton Abbas patch is made up of a group of followers, explorers and searchers, trying to live out their faith in Jesus. </strong>We try to serve God and our communities in our everyday lives. This works out through our desire to enhance and bless our communities through caring, praying and through spreading a bit of fun around as well. We will make mistakes from time to time but that is because there is so much going on - oh, and we are not perfect! We are ordinary people and we hope that you will find a warm welcome in any of our churches.
No churches found in Winterborne Houghton Parish